Judy Ann Santos Confirms Movie With Coco Martin

Actress Judy Ann Santos definitely has her hands full with her show business career as she already has a number of projects she is set to do.

In an interview with “Showbiz News Ngayon” on Monday, Santos confirmed that she will do a movie with actor Coco Martin soon.

“Nabasa ko ang script, sinabi ko agad sa producer namin na ‘Please huwag mo ibibigay sa iba yang istoryang yan. Akin yan,’” she said.

According to Santos, it will be her first project in year 2012.

Santos will also do a movie with her husband, actor Ryan Agoncillo, this coming Metro Manila Film Festival in December.

Aside from this, Santos is set to have her TV comeback soon through the Filipino version of the “Junior Master Chef.”

“Nae-enjoy ko ang pagiging host. Ito pala ang part ng industriya na akala ko hindi ko kayang tawirin. It’s a path worth trying,” she said.

Meanwhile, the award-winning actress said she is happy to be able to balance her time between work and family.

“Masyadong komportable ang schedule sa akin. Maaga ako natatapos, may time pa ako sa mga bata. Napapatulog ko pa sila. Napapakain ko pa sila ng breakfast,” Santos said.

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Angeline Quinto Chooses Coco Martin Over Erik Santos

"Star Power" champ Angeline Quinto admitted that, given the chance, she would definitely pick "Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin" star Coco Martin over singing sensation Erik Santos.

In an interview with “Showbiz News Ngayon” on Friday, Quinto revealed that Martin has been her longtime crush even before she entered showbiz.

“Si Coco Martin, parang pantasya ko ‘yon e,” she blurted.

She even expressed how much she appreciated Martin’s surprise guesting during her recently concluded solo concert, wherein he gave her a necklace.

“Pagkatapos ng concert ko talagang nag-thank you naman ako sa kanya sa text. Sobrang nagpasalamat ako kasi 'di ko talaga inasahan na pupunta siya doon,” she said.

Meanwhile, Quinto also said she admires Santos.

She explained, “Si Kuya Erik kasi dati talagang crush ko ‘yan kasi idol ko siya sa pagkanta simula nung nanalo siya sa 'Star in a Million.'”

But as much as she openly adores Santos, Quinto said what she feels toward him is more of brotherly affection.

“Sobrang sweet lang talaga ni Kuya Erik, pero ‘kuya’ kasi tawag ko talaga sa kanya. Parang kapatid lang din kasi turing niya sa akin,” she said.

In a separate interview, Santos, admitted that he, too, admires Quinto as an artist.

“Medyo kilala ko na si Angeline and ang masasabi ko na napakabait niya, napaka-professional and hardworking,” he said.

He even added that he is looking forward to their upcoming concert abroad

Judy Ann Santos' Movie With Coco Martin Postponed for Next Year

Judy Ann Santos is busy again with a new TV project as she is currently taping for Junior MasterChef: Pinoy Edition wherein she will serve as host, her first time ever to take on such a responsibility. Last July 4, she graced the blessing of the JMC kitchen and the entire set together with ABS-CBN executives and the production team of the show.

In an interview that followed after the blessing, the Young Superstar talked about happy she is that as JMC host, she is not required to show emotions, unlike in the numerous teleseryes and movies she did in the past. “Ito yata ‘yung show na hindi ako pwedeng umiyak, ha ha ha! Hindi ko naman nami-miss ang pag-iyak, ha ha ha!”

She explained that as host she needs to show strength and give support to the kids during tense moments all throughout the competition. “Kailangan kasi bilang host at tumatayong nanay ng mga kiddie cooks e ako dapat ‘yung bumabalanse sa emosyon nila. Kailangan ia-up mo ‘yung spirits nila kapag naiiyak sila. Kapag nagpakita ka kasi ng emosyon, didire-diretso sila ng iyak. Kailangan meron ka agad na pangsalong words of encouragement. Kailangan may sabihin ka agad. No acting involved dito. Hindi ka pwedeng umarte.”

But what Judy Ann found very tough was how to keep her authority with the kids and at the same time be a caring second mother to them. “Kapag kaharap ko ‘yung mga bata masyado akong vulnerable. Lumalabas ‘yung pagiging nanay ko. We need to keep a little distance rin kasi sa mga kids para may konting pangingilag. Pero ang hirap maiwasan kasi sobrang adorable ng mga bata. Mga cute at smart lahat kaya hindi mo maiiwasang magkaroon ng connection sa kanila.”

While taping JMC, which is set to air on ABS-CBN very soon, the actress will also begin shooting a movie for this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival co-starring her husband Ryan Agoncillo. “Pumasok sa MMFF for this year ‘yung My House Husband namin ni Ryan. Makakasama rin namin dun si Uge (Eugene Domingo) at si Direk Joey Reyes ang aming director. Excited kami ni Ryan na makatrabaho uli after a long time. Sana suportahan kami ng mga tao kasi pakiramdam ko magandang proyekto ito at magiging masaya kami lahat.”

She was also supposed to do a film with Coco Martin for coming MMFF, but due to the festival’s rules, the project will have to be postponed for next year. “Nanghihinayang ako. Pero may regulation yata talaga ang MMFF na ang lead star hindi pwedeng dalawa ang entry. Naniniwala ako na everything happens for a reason. Maaaring kaya hindi nakasali ‘yung movie dapat namin ni Coco is siguro mas mabuting maipalabas siya na hindi sa festival, para ang atensyon ng mga tao e dito lang sa pelikula namin at walang maraming kasabay.”

No reason for her to be worried though because the film will still push through by 2012. Judy Ann said the untitled movie will be a light romantic story. “Ngayon pa lang masasabi kong maganda ‘yung pelikulang gagawin namin ni Coco. Excited na akong simulan. Tuloy pa rin naman ‘yung proyekto. Hahanap lang ng mas mainam na panahon. Baka early next year or middle of next year namin simulan.”

The actress has not had the chance to meet or speak with Coco, but she admitted that she admires the actor for his numerous achievements, including being awarded as Aktor ng Dekada by the Gawad Urian. “Excited akong makatrabaho siya kasi napapanood ko siya at nakikita ko kung gaano siya ka-intense bilang aktor. Base sa lahat ng mga ginagampanan niyang characters sa mga teleserye niya, nakakabilib talaga siya kung gaano niya kamahal ‘yung trabaho. Good job, Coco. Keep it up!”

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Coco Martin Torn Between Two Mothers on Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin

What is it like to have two moms? Starting this Monday on “Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin,” Coco Martin (as Javier) faces such dilemma. He get’s torn between Lorna Tolentino (Alondra) and Amy Austria-Ventura (Lora) who are both starting to fight over his custody.

“Kung iisipin, swerte yung taong may tinuturing dalawang nanay,” Coco shared. “Kasi maraming tao dyan ang naghahanap ng nanay nila pero wala.

Coco added, “Pero mas mahirap mamili sa dalawang nanay na gusto ka alagaan kaysa sa dalawang babaeng may gusto sayo (laughs). Syempre iba naman kasi ang level ng ina.”

Meanwhile, “Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin” still reigns on its timeslot according to Kantar Media last Wednesday (June 29). Earning a national rating of 24.9%, “Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin” nosed out its rival,“Munting Heredera” of GMA 7, which only got a 21.6% rating.

“Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin” airs weeknights on ABS-CBN after “Guns and Roses”.

Coco Martin Won Star Awards for Movie Best Actor

Actor Coco Martin said he is dedicating his Movie Actor of the Year award to Christopher de Leon.

In an interview, Martin said it is an honor for him to be nominated in the same category as de Leon, who is already a veteran in the entertainment industry.

He, however, refused to be compared to him, saying he is just a newbie in show business.

“Hindi naman. Napakabaguhan ko pa sa industriya para masabing kahilera ko siya dahil pareho kaming nanominate sa Best Actor category. Ganon naman e, kanya-kanyang panlasa ng mga hurado. Nakakatuwa para sa akin kasi nakalusot ako [na manalo]. Sana magkatrabaho pa ulit kami. Pangarap ko yun. Napakagaling at napakabait niyang katrabaho. Nagkatrabaho din kasi kami sa Sa ’yo Lamang,” he said.

Martin also recalled his experience when he got to work with de Leon in the past.

He said he was in awe with how the veteran actor has remained grounded despite his achievements in his career.

“Noong una ngang magkaeksena kami, nilapitan ko siya e. Hindi ako makaarte, kinakabahan ako, nanginginig ako. Sabi ko, ‘Sir, ninenerbyos ako, kaeksena ko kayo e.’ Kasi kailangan ko i-release e. Kapag hindi ko sinabi sa kanya, baka hindi ako makaarte. And then yung sinabi ko na sa kanya at naramdaman kong parang binibigyan niya ako ng suporta, nakaluwag ako, nakahinga ako. Sabi ko nga sana magkatrabaho kami sa soap opera para magkaroon kami ng mahabang bonding,” he said.

Meanwhile, Martin thanked the Philippine Movie Press Club for the recognition that they gave him.

“Nagpapasalamat ako sa PMPC sa karangalan na ibinigay nila sa akin. Napakasaya at napakasuwerte ng pakiramdam ko dahil kasabay nito, nabigyan din ako ng parangal sa isa pang award-giving body. Sana magtuloy-tuloy yung ganitong blessing at sisiguraduhin ko na mas pagbubutihan ko pa ang trabaho ko,” he said.

Martin was hailed as the Movie Actor of The Year in the 27th Star Awards for movies last June 21.

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Maja Salvador Talks About Coco Martin

After many years of being paired with different leading men, Maja Salvador is very happy that her latest team-up with Coco Martin has gained a lot of supporters. According to the talented actress, sharing a special bond with him off cam is an even greater bonus. “Napakatagal ko itong hinintay. Kilig din naman yung ibang nakapareha ko, pero iba kasi ang samahan namin ni Coco. Sa set, [na-discover namin na] pareho kaming grabe yung pagmamahal sa pamilya, pareho kami ng pinanggagalingan... Iba yung ibinibigay naming effort sa trabaho dahil inaamin ko naman na ’di ako galing sa mayamang pamilya. Madami din akong pinagdaanan nung bata pa ako. So ngayong nandito yung opportunity at grabe ang pagtanggap ng tao sa amin, sana mas madami pa kaming projects na gawin together.”

Maja revealed that she was particularly impressed with Coco’s love for his grandmother. Apparently, she noticed that he often thinks about his lola’s welfare even while they’re working on the set of Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin. “Kapag nagte-taping kami, natutuwa ako kasi mas nakikilala ko ang isang Coco Martin na hindi lang bilang isang mahusay na aktor, kundi pati yung kung sino siya sa likod ng camera. Nalaman ko na lola’s boy pala siya. Kunwari, meron lang kaming nakain na cake. Mamaya sasabihin niya gusto daw niya ipatikim sa lola niya. Kapag nakita mo si Coco, meron pa lang siyang other side na ganon.”

What’s more interesting is that Maja has experienced being the object of Coco’s affection as well. As his leading lady, the young actress admitted that she appreciates the way he takes care of her on the set. “Kahit papaano kikiligin ka. Siyempre bilang babae, ‘wag ka ng umarte, kikiligin ka rin talaga. Kasi kahit nasa ibang unit siya, magugulat ako magpapadala siya ng food. Kasi ‘di ba sa taping namin 2 units? Kunwari siya nasa Antipolo, ako near ABS-CBN ang location. Magpapadala bigla ‘yan ng food, may ganon siyang ka-sweetan.”

But when asked if she feels that it’s Coco’s way of expressing an attraction towards her, Maja was quick to say that only time would tell if they’d end up being more than just friends. “Ayoko magsalita. Kilala naman natin si Coco, hindi masyado vocal [sa feelings niya]. Hindi ko sinasabing nanliligaw siya. Ayoko lagyan ng malisya yung pagbibigay niya sa akin ng food, kasi baka mamaya hindi na siya magbigay ng food (laughs).”

Didn’t she know that she was one of Coco’s celebrity crushes when he was just starting out in the biz? “Hahaha! Kung totoo man yun, yun din siguro kung bakit madali para sa amin mag-work [at] kaya may kilig [yung team-up namin]. Kasi sino ba naman ang hindi magkaka-crush kay Coco? Kapag nakikita mo siya mapapansin mo naman na, ‘Pwede to si Coco, mabait.’ Siyempre mapapaisip ka rin,” she beamed.

Source: www.push.com.ph

Coco Martin Defends Maja Salvador

Coco Martin was quick to defend Maja Salvador against recent reports accusing her of being a playgirl. In fact, he said that it’s easy to see why she has a flock of admirers. “Nagkasama na kami una pa lang sa Nagsimula Sa Puso. The more na tumatagal ang pagkakakilala namin sa isa’t isa, the more na nagiging close kami. May time nga minsan pinapakain niya kami sa bahay niya or yung mommy niya nagpupunta sa set para magdala ng food sa amin. Kaya nga sabi ko, kung marami man nali-link sa kanya, dapat lang, kasi napakaganda at napakabait niya,” said Coco in an interview with Push.com.ph during the Star Awards for Movies last June 22.

When asked if it’s true that he’s one of Maja’s current suitors, Coco explained that it’s not yet the right time for him to pursue her off cam. As it is, he refused to take advantage of their growing friendship on the set of their current soap, Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin. “Eh kasi napakabait naman ni Maj. Sabi ko nga ‘pag nasa taping, wala din ‘yan ginawa kundi magpakain sa set. Kaya minsan pinapadalhan ko din siya ng food kahit nasa ibang unit ako at hindi kami magkaeksena. Siyempre bilang katrabaho niya at leading man niya, dapat suklian ko naman yung mga bagay na yun.”

There’s no denying the fact that the two are kindred spirits given their similar humble beginnings and how it drives them to make the best out of their showbiz career. “Actually, pinag-uusapan namin yung mga ganong bagay. Minsan nagte-text ako sa kanya kahit walang specific reason. Nagpapasalamat ako sa support niya and then sa pagiging mabait niyang katrabaho. Nakakatuwa kasi para siyang lalakeng ako. Nakikita ko ang sarili ko sa kanya—yung pagiging humble niya, pagiging masipag niya at pagiging totoo.”

But Coco insisted that it’s too early for him to say if he is considering courting Maja for real. “Sa ngayon, ayoko magsalita kasi baka mabigyan ng kulay. Pero sa nakikita ko, isa siya sa mga babaeng hinahangaan ko.”

Source: www.push.com.ph

Coco Martin and Maja Salvador Party in Tacloban City's Fiestavaganza

Stars of the now-trending Kapamilya teleserye “Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin” Coco Martin and Maja Salvador, together with Kapamilya hunk Ron Morales, are now ready to party with Taclobanons’ much-awaited event—the Kapamilya Karavan in Fiestavaganza presented by ABS-CBN Regional Network Group (RNG), which takes place on June 25, Robinson’s Parking Lot, Tacloban City.

Coco’s distinct portrayal of his two different characters has been gaining praises not only from fans, but also from TV critics. His way of giving life to Javier and Alexander proves his versatility as an actor and how he has matured through the years as an artist. No wonder, Taclobanons love him too and are excited to see him live in the Kapamilya Karavan. That’s why, for him, performing for his fans is his way of thanksgiving.

“I don’t consider my Kapamilya Karavan stint as part of my job. It’s actually my way of thanking God for the unending support our fellows give and the blessings I continuously receive. That’s why I’m always motivated to travel and perform,” said Coco.

“Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin” still reigns on its timeslot. According to Kantar Media’s national ratings result last week, “Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin” earned a national rating of 26.3% beating the rival teleserye’s 16.6%.

Maja doesn’t want to miss the Kapamilya Karavan, as she also wants to personally extend her gratitude to the people of Tacloban.

“Tacloban City’s Fiestavaganza is a time of thanksgiving for their patron saint. It’s also an opportune time to thank them for supporting our teleserye by giving them my best performance,” Maja said.

Kapamilya hunk Ron, on the other hand, would like to make the Kapamilya Karavan “hotter” than ever. “I’ll make this show hot. That’s for sure. Be there,” he said.

With all these big stars geared up, RNG’s Kapamilya Karavan never fails to bring happiness to country’s happiest and most colorful fiestas.

Don’t miss this joyous celebration! Catch Kapamilya Karavan in Fiestavaganza on June 22, 4p.m. at Robinson’s Parking Lot, Tacloban City. Also catch “Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin,” Mondays through Saturdays, after “Guns and Roses” on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.

Source: www.abs-cbn.com

Jake Cuenca and Coco Martin Reunite on Upcoming Teleserye

After his notable performance in the movie In The Name Of Love, Jake Cuenca is slated to do a new teleserye entitled Ang Huling El Bimbo under Star TV (Star Cinema’s production outfit for local dramas). It came as a big surprise on Jake’s part since he only learned about the project during Star Cinema’s trade launch last June 16. “I don’t know the details yet. Seryoso, nagulat ako. While waiting for my turn to perform backstage, I was watching the VTR. Then nakita ko na lang na kasama ako sa isa sa mga upcoming soaps nila, ‘Uy pangalan ko ‘yan!’ Based sa napanood ko ha, makakasama ko sila Coco Martin, Enchong Dee, Enrique Gil and Martin del Rosario,” he said in an interview with Push.com.ph.

If the project pushes through, Jake further shared that it would be great to be able to work again with his former Tayong Dalawa co-star Coco Martin. In fact, he would have preferred it if the soap also includes their good friend Gerald Anderson. As it is, Gerald was listening in our interview and was teasing Jake about leaving him out of the project.
“Ang totoo kasi niyan, matagal na namin pangarap nila Coco and Gerald na magkatrabaho ulit. Alam niyo naman na iba talaga ang naging bonding namin noon sa Tayong Dalawa. Kaya nga tuwing magkikita kami, lagi namin pinag-uusapan na sana magkatrabaho kami either sa movie or TV. Kapag nagkataon, tatanggapin namin agad yun.”

In the meantime, Jake expressed his gratitude to Star Cinema for tapping him for another big project. “Oo nga eh. Siyempre blessing yun para pagkatiwalaan ako ng Star Cinema ng ganito. Coming from a big movie, gusto ko lang ipagpatuloy ang pag-improve ng craft ko, yung pag-aaral ko ng pagarte. And I just want to apply everything I’ve learned with my every project,” he finally stated.